Chris Christie gave gifts of wreckage from the World Trade Center to reward edorsers

Chris Christie gave gifts of wreckage from the World Trade Center to reward edorsers

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Yeah, it is true. Christie really couldn't be any more vile or corrupt....
...the most damaging developments for Christie are closer to home. A New York Times investigation published Tuesday shows he’d turned the Port Authority “into a de facto political operation” even before Kelly declared it was “time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee.” Christie used big Port Authority projects to win endorsement from Democrats and union leaders, and in a ghoulish touch, even handed out wreckage from the World Trade Center to reward mayors who backed him.
I suppose, if it turns out he is offering Baal human sacrifices during monthly Black Mass meetings of a Satanic cult in his basement, it could get a little worse for him. But at this point, only a touch worse.

Tuesday Open Thread [3.11.14]

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Today is the special election in Florida's 13th Congressional District, which pretty much encompasses all of Pinelas County on the St. Petersburg peninsula in Tampa Bay. The Republicans have held this seat for 58 years. Congressman Bill Young died late last year, and this special election is being held to replace him. Now, special elections in election years are important as they can, not always, but can be an indicator of things to come. Remember the great example of Harris Wofford being Dick Thornburg in the special election for Pennsylvania's Senate seat in 1991. The surprise victory by an unknown Democrat over the Republican U.S. Attorney General was a sign of trouble coming for the GOP in 1992. I have already seen headlines from our so called liberal media that state if the Dems do not win this special election, it spells doom for them in 2014. But, isn't that the other way around? Remember, this seat has been in Republican hands, and has been deep red Republican territory, for the last 58 years. If a Democrat running in support of Obamacare wins there, does that not spell absolute devastation for the GOP? Well, a new Public Policy Polling survey in Florida's 13th congressional district released last night finds Democrat Alex Sink leading David Jolly (R) by three points, 48% to 45%.

Late Night Video — A Frozen Father

Who -- like very, very many of us -- is mightly tired of the "Let It Go" song from the movie Frozen. I've only heard this cringeworthy mess a few times and *I'm* over it. Anyway, this Dad wants all of us to Let It Go:
Joe Biden is running for the Democratic nomination, and why shouldn’t he?

Joe Biden is running for the Democratic nomination, and why shouldn’t he?

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It is basically official. Biden will be the straight-talking, blue collar, non-Clinton alternative to Ms. Clinton. So what if he is polling at 12% to Clinton's 72%? He has always wanted to be the President of the United States and you have 0% chance of making the shots you don't take. Would he be a good President? Well, what's your criteria? He would be better than any of the Republican alternatives, to be sure. Would he be better than Hilary Clinton? I guess we'll be able to hear him make the case for why he would. In the process I only hope that he doesn't load up the GOP with a lot of ammunition to use against her if (when?) he falls short.

Friday Open Thread [3.7.14]

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Support for candidates who voted for the health-care law has improved dramatically in recent months, a Washington Post/ABC News poll released Tuesday shows. The survey found respondents almost exactly split on the question of whether they would be more or less likely to vote for a congressional candidate who supports the Affordable Care Act, with 34% saying they would be more likely to vote for the candidate and 36% saying they would be less likely to do so. Some 27% said it would not make a difference.
In November, during the troubled launch of HealthCare.gov, just 21% said a candidate’s support for the law would make them more likely to vote for them, compared to 37% who said it would make them less likely to do so. A much larger percentage—40%—were indifferent. The hardcore 36-37% opposed to the law and thus opposed to anyone who says anything good about the law stayed basically the same, with all change come from those who were indifferent, who now love the law enough to say it will make it more likely that they will support a candidate who supports Obamacare. That is a 14 point net swing. That is huge for only four months. Imagine where we might be in another, or July....
Musical Chairs and the 62 District Strategy Update

Musical Chairs and the 62 District Strategy Update

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Our 62 District Strategy Chart is updated as I have removed Rep. Darryl Scott and added Sean Lynn's name there as candidate in the Democratic column. City Councilwoman Dorsey Walker has filed to primary Senator Bob Marshall in the 3rd Senate District. Does Senator Marshall retire, or face a much tougher primary this time around then he experienced last time. Representatives Bryon Short, Kim Williams, Larry Mitchell, and Earl Jaques have all filed for reelection. And Democrat Jeff Porter of Tavistock has filed to challenge Representative Debbie Hudson. Good. I was afraid I might have to run against her just to get a Democrat into the race. There is also a bit of a joke in the chart. A joke I now hope to turn into a reality... Also, will Delaware's most popular politician really not be on the ballot in 2016?
Chris Coons is a coward.

Chris Coons is a coward.

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In one week, he has expressed an opinion about the Ukrainian crisis that should have come straight out of the mouth of Dick Cheney. And now he votes against a well qualified nominee because he is scared of something, though it is not precisely clear what. This is despite the fact that he faces no opposition for reelection. And even if he did, and his opponent championed this vote to approve this nominee as a reason to defeat Senator Coons, all he had to do is say that Adegbile is well qualified for the position and that his representation of Mumia was on constitutional issues after he was already convicted. And even still, is he not principled enough to stand up for the AMERICAN and CONSTITUTIONAL notion that every citizen, no matter what they are charged with, no matter their alleged crime, deserves a day in court and deserves representation by legal counsel? Is he that chickenshit to deny this basic right? Apparently so. We Delawareans desperately need to replace him in the Senate, for he does not possess the skill, principle or fortitude for the job.